Physical Therapist

Job Title: Physical Therapist
Location: Yuma Arizona
Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift 8- or 10-Hour Shifts
Pay Range: $49.40$74.09 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $5000 with a one-year commitment or $10000 with a two-year commitment
Relocation Assistance: $2500 with a one-year commitment or $5000 with a two-year commitment
Housing Assistance: Up to 3 months of fully furnished housing may be available
Openings: 2

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Physical Therapists to join its Rehabilitation team in Yuma Arizona.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients develop individualized plans of care provide skilled therapeutic interventions and help patients improve mobility function strength and independence. This role works closely with physicians nurses rehabilitation professionals patients and families to provide coordinated and evidence-based care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist seeking a hospital-based rehabilitation position with strong sign-on relocation and housing support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients functional abilities mobility limitations strength balance and rehabilitation needs
• Determine whether skilled Physical Therapy intervention is appropriate
• Develop individualized plans of care and measurable treatment goals
• Identify and prioritize factors limiting patient function and independence
• Collaborate with patients and caregivers when developing treatment goals
• Provide skilled Physical Therapy interventions based on each patients diagnosis and functional needs
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical response
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding mobility exercises safety equipment and discharge recommendations
• Initiate and participate in discharge planning
• Communicate evaluation findings treatment outcomes and patient progress to physicians nurses and interdisciplinary team members
• Recommend modifications to physician orders when clinically appropriate
• Maintain timely accurate and evidence-based clinical documentation
• Reassess treatment goals and patient progress according to department standards
• Adapt to changes in caseload scheduling and staffing needs
• Assist with patient care in other rehabilitation areas when needed
• Supervise and appropriately delegate responsibilities to Physical Therapist Assistants therapy technicians students and other support personnel
• Participate in orientation and training of new rehabilitation staff
• Ensure delegated personnel demonstrate appropriate competency before performing assigned tasks
• Participate in departmental meetings quality-improvement initiatives and operational activities
• Meet established productivity and documentation standards
• Collaborate with physician offices community providers healthcare organizations and other external resources to coordinate patient care

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program or equivalent
• Current Arizona Physical Therapist license
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills
• Ability to independently evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care
• Knowledge of evidence-based Physical Therapy treatment techniques
• Strong patient family and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Ability to provide age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care
• Strong documentation organization and time-management skills
• Ability to supervise and appropriately delegate care to rehabilitation support personnel

Preferred

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
• One or more years of Physical Therapist experience in a hospital setting
• Acute inpatient care experience
• Experience treating medically complex patients
• Experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants technicians or rehabilitation students

Sign-On & Relocation Support

Qualified candidates may be eligible for:

• $5000 sign-on bonus with a one-year employment commitment
• $10000 sign-on bonus with a two-year employment commitment
• $2500 relocation assistance with a one-year commitment
• $5000 relocation assistance with a two-year commitment
• Up to three months of fully furnished housing with one- or two-bedroom accommodations available based on program eligibility and availability

Additional eligibility requirements may apply to relocation and housing assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Sign-on and relocation incentives
• Temporary furnished housing assistance for qualifying candidates
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
• Career advancement within rehabilitation services

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a hospital-based rehabilitation opportunity with excellent relocation support and the ability to make a meaningful impact on patients recovery we would love to hear from you.